Essays and Research Papers on Mathematics

A 5 page paper discussing reliability and validity. The paper begins with defining the terms; how they relate to each other; and why they are important in statistics. It then identifies statistical tests, and concludes with an example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The 7-page paper focuses on statistical evaluation methods, qualitative and quantitative techniques for collecting data and methods of how to present data once it is collected. Particular focus on is placed on the Kirkpatrick and Phillips models of data collection.

This 3 page report discusses the practical application of certain statistical concepts: Mean, mode, and median; frequency distribution, and; sampling. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the doomed ship, the S.S. Titanic in terms of stastical analysis of passengers. Conclusions to be drawn were that those saved on the lifeboats tended to be of the wealthy, more privileged class. Bibliography lists 1 source. (available in French translation).

This 3 page papers shows the student how to perform calculations to convert imperial to metric conversion and exchange rate calculations. The student asks specific questions and these are shown in a step by step manner so that a student could follow the same steps with other questions. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 8-page paper determines if it's good business sense for a fiberglass door manufacturing company to enter China. The case study also includes two statistical tools to determine if this is a good idea. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks at the common perception in Western civilisation that the Greeks were responsible for the origins of science and rationality, with reference to pre-Hellenistic theories and the ways in which science can be defined. Bibliography lists 10 sources

This 6-page paper discusses some statistical terms and when they are used such as bivariate and univariate analysis and regression versus crosstabulation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 page overview of stem cell research and the potentially wonderful applications that research could be applied to in the future. The author emphasizes, however, that stem cell utilization requires the harvest of cells. The primary donors are aborted fetuses. The contention is presented that until that limitation can be overcome, ...

This 7 page paper shows the student how to carry out an hypothesis test using chi squared to ascertain if there is a relationship between depression and pain in reflex sympathetic dystrophy patients. The paper demonstrates the process of hypothesis testing and shows the calculation for the chi squared test. The bibliography cites 7 sources. ...

A 7 page paper answering six general statistics questions, such as “When should you use an ANOVA (analysis of variance) and when should you use linear regression?” and “What are the appropriate univariate, analytical and inferential statistics to use with data measured at the nominal and ordinal levels?” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper uses SPSS to show the student how to perform specific calculations, the paper shows the result, but does mot give instructions.

This 9 page paper looks at how division may be taught to children, looking at the different ways a rectangles may be divided, the use of tables to identify a pattern, and how these can be used to show a student how maths and division works. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 6 page paper uses results generated by SPSS following a survey undertaken by the student and gives an analysis of the results, giving figures such as mean, median, mode, range and standard deviation, and looks at frequencies and then interprets the figures. The survey concerned child welfare, specifically poverty and abuse. The bibliography cites ...

A 7 page paper responding to the Week 4 simulation for University of Phoenix course QNT/530 - Statistics and Research Methods for Managerial Decision-Making. Six questions pose various points about Coffee Time’s decisions for maintaining and stocking two coffee kiosks during an Asian Sales festival. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing events and conditions leading to Sir Isaac Newton’s development of calculus in the mid-17th century. An expansion of “Sir Isaac Newton” (PGnewton.rtf) that provides background information on Newton’s life and the dispute with Leibniz, this paper focuses on calculus and its significance during and after the time of its ...

A 6 page paper briefly answering more than 15 questions requesting calculation of frequency tables, correlation coefficients and a regression equation. Other questions ask for definitions and calculation of mean, median, unimodal distribution, standard deviation and several other basic statistics tools. Includes several charts and tables. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper briefly relays information from three articles. One relates to the teaching of statistics while another talks about the controversy surrounding the Monty Hall game. Finally, the third article is about probability and the Chinese game of Go. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing six questions in elementary concepts in statistics, particularly those useful in empirical studies. Questions include the topics of frequency table and distribution; finding items of descriptive statistics such as median and standard deviation; the null hypothesis; statistical significance; and sample size required to achieve statistically significant results. Bibliography ...

A 3 page paper using reading level scores of two samples of 10 students each to determine t test results of comparing the two groups. The purpose of the paper is to describe a problem in education that can be statistically analyzed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper supplying a line chart, a histogram and several data tables. Topics include frequency table, frequency histogram, ogive and basic descriptive statistics values such as mean and standard deviation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing kinds of statistical analyses that can be performed on information already existing or which can easily be obtained within an outpatient ambulatory surgery center to improve operations. If patients move through the surgery center in a straight-line fashion, then it is likely that alteration of process could increase the ...

A 7 page paper statistically assessing a space use problem at a funeral home. Stevens Mortuary was founded during the Depression in a wonderful old Victorian house near the center of town. The house itself was old at the time, and it has been in continuous service for the entire time that the ...

A 12 page exploration of whether genetic predisposition affects physical performance. The author utilizes statistics from the NBA to demonstrate that height is largely irrelevant in regard to the relative performance of six specific NBA players. Summaries of field goals and free throws attempted verses those completed and average rebound points per game are discussed ...

This 7 page gives a comprehensive view of probability, explaining how to calculate probabilities, looks at the basic concepts and how probabilities are used giving examples such as decision making, marketing and medical research. The bibliography cites 4 sources.